Your Business Never Sleeps
Most businesses close at 5 PM. Customer needs don't. Dialbox answers your phone after hours with the same professionalism as your best employee. Every call answered, every lead captured, every appointment booked.
After-Hours Calls Are Revenue You're Losing
When your phone goes to voicemail after 5 PM, callers hang up and call your competitor. 67% of callers won't leave a voicemail. That means two-thirds of your after-hours leads vanish before you even know they called.
of callers hang up when they reach voicemail
of business calls come outside standard 9-5 hours
average monthly revenue lost to missed after-hours calls
How Dialbox Handles After Hours Phone Answering
Our AI phone answering service takes care of everything from the first ring to the follow-up.
Forward After Hours
Set your phone to forward to Dialbox after business hours. Keep your existing number.
AI Answers Instantly
Dialbox picks up in one ring, greets callers by your business name, and handles the conversation naturally.
Leads Captured
Caller info, appointment requests, and messages are logged and sent to you instantly via email, text, or Slack.
Review in the Morning
Start your day with a clear list of every after-hours call, complete with AI summaries and next steps.
Who Uses After Hours Phone Answering
Businesses across industries rely on Dialbox to handle this automatically.
Plumbers
Emergency pipe burst at 11 PM. AI captures the address, urgency level, and schedules a morning callback.
Lawyers
Potential client calls at 8 PM after a car accident. AI collects case details and books a consultation.
Dentists
Patient calls at 6 AM with severe tooth pain. AI books the first available emergency slot.
Real Estate
Buyer calls at 9 PM about a new listing. AI captures interest and schedules a showing.
What You're Paying Now vs. Dialbox
The old way costs more and does less. Here's the math.
After-hours answering service
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Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
Every feature works together so you can replace voicemail with AI that actually helps your callers.
See It in Action
Riverside HVAC Solutions
The Challenge
Missing 40% of calls that came in after 5 PM, including emergency heating and cooling requests that went to competitors.
The Solution
Set up Dialbox to handle all after-hours calls with custom scripts for emergency vs. routine requests.
Results
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about after hours phone answering.
Can the AI handle emergency calls differently from routine calls?
Yes. You can set up rules to identify emergency keywords and immediately forward those calls to an on-call number while routing routine inquiries to voicemail or next-day callback.
What hours does after-hours answering cover?
You control the schedule. Forward calls to Dialbox after 5 PM, on weekends, during lunch, or anytime you want. Many businesses use it 24/7.
Will callers know they're talking to an AI?
Dialbox sounds natural and conversational. Callers experience a professional interaction indistinguishable from a trained receptionist.
How do I get notified about after-hours calls?
Choose email, SMS, Slack, or all three. Get instant alerts for urgent calls and morning summaries for routine inquiries.
Your next customer is calling.
Make sure someone answers.
Set up after hours phone answering with Dialbox in minutes. Try free for 7 days.
New Lead - Sarah Mitchell
(416) 555-0189 · 2 min call
AI Summary
Homeowner needs emergency furnace repair. Unit making loud noise and not heating. Available tomorrow morning. Wants callback within the hour.